Life Palace Heritage Hotel

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“This beautiful heritage hotel sits within 15th-century Palace Marenci, on the edge of a lively town square. Rooms pay tribute to the building's history with soft, traditional décor and exposed stone walls. Take a dip in the hotel hot tub or relax with a coffee at the patisserie. A charming getaway.”

Hotel review

Lying midway between Zadar and Split, Šibenik, with its magnificent Unesco-listed cathedral and three sturdy fortresses, is a less-visited but rather rewarding destination. Built into a hillside, overlooking a sheltered sea channel, the pedestrian-only old town is a labyrinth of cobbled alleys and stone stairways. Here, the Heritage Life Palace occupies a carefully-renovated Renaissance palazzo with 17 comfortable guest rooms. Expect white period furniture, wall frescoes, gilt-framed mirrors, and brocade curtains tied with tassels – the nicest rooms have small stone balconies. On the top floor you have a mini-wellness offering Finnish sauna, Jacuzzi, massage and facials.

Downstairs, next to reception, there's a breakfast room where the morning buffet is displayed, and a cafe with outdoor tables on the square in summer. Staff at reception are super friendly - they'll recommend local restaurants (if you feel like splashing out, ask them to resave a table at Michelin-starred Pelegrini, opposite the Cathedral), and will also help arrange excursions to Split or Zadar, or to the nearby national parks of Krka and the Kornati.

Jane's Hot Tip: Catch a local ferry to the nearby little islands of Zlarin and Prvić

Jane Foster

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • Explore Šibenik's historic buildings from this hotel's excellent location in the town centre

  • Romantic Break

    • Couples love the location of this hotel, sitting on the edge of a picturesque town square

  • Honeymoons

    • Book the Executive Suite for a plush and romantic honeymoon experience

  • Museums

    • Take a trip to Šibenik City Museum, and explore exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the 15th-century stone Cathedral of St. James, decorated with 71 sculpted faces

  • Great walks

    • Plan a day's excursion in the beautiful Krka National Park

  • No restaurant

    • Coffee shop on-site

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Family Suites

  • Full of character

  • Lively area

  • Disabled access

  • Townhouse

  • Spa

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • Chic

  • Child friendly

  • Intimate

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    17 rooms in this hotel

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed)

  • No restaurant

    Coffee shop on-site

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Airport transfer

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Child friendly

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Museums

    • Take a trip to Šibenik City Museum, and explore exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the 15th-century stone Cathedral of St. James, decorated with 71 sculpted faces

  • Great walks

    • Plan a day's excursion in the beautiful Krka National Park

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Other reviews

Life Palace Heritage Hotel

This welcoming boutique hotel, located on the Dalmatian Coast, occupies a carefully renovated 15th-century stone building in Šibenik's car-free Old Town. It has 17 rooms, a café and a mini-wellness area. There's a beach nearby, and friendly staff can arrange sightseeing tours and trips to nearby national parks.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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